Holiday Denounces Black Cat Myths

Black Cat Appreciation Day is a day to rumble about adopting felines with bad reputation

August 17 Common superstition attributes black cats to bad luck.

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Black cats are notorious for the superstitions surrounding them

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But Best Friends Animals Society, a national animal welfare organization

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who advocates no-kill policies in animal shelters, said August 17th - National Black Cat Day

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Cats are the most at-risk animals in shelters being killed at twice the rate of dogs.

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Black cats are at an even greater disadvantage because of their negative perception.

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The shelter shared how some cultures celebrate, and even worship, black cats.

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The organization said in a press release on Tuesday, "For some, a visit to the black cat may mean good luck

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And for others it means prosperity or romance. Black cats are also worshiped in some parts of the world.

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Best Friends Said Adopting One Cat Actually Saved Two Lives

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